Getting knowledgeable on Belfast punk

When I think of early Punk music, Belfast, Ireland isn't the first city that comes to mind; however, several influential punk bands sprouted from Northern Ireland, including classic bands such as The Outcasts, Rudi and one of my favorites - Ruefrex.

A friend of mine from Galway, named Cormac Stanton, recently produced a radio documentary called "Beyond the Wire, The Story of Belfast Punk 1975-1985." It's a fantastic account of how the Belfast punk scene thrived and helped give way to anti-sectarian attitude in Northern Ireland.

Have a listen: "Beyond the Wire"